Performance Studies of Exotic Onion (Allium cepa L.) Hybrids in the Nashik Region of Maharashtra

Abstract

The study was conducted at National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation at Nashik during 2007-08 in randomized block design with two replications to select the good onion hybrid for cultivation in Maharashtra. It is concluded from the experiment conducted that onion hybrids Mercedes, Linda Vista, Cougar and Colina performed better in respect of yield and yield contributing traits and the variety Agrifound Light Red performed better regarding total soluble solids, dry matters and Pyruvic acid content. It is therefore suggested to the grower and exporters of onion in Nashik are that they can cultivate above hybrids for export as well as domestic consumption.